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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,151.04, 93,209.51 and 17,161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,151.04, 93,209.51 and 17,161.64 is: 25,737.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,151.04 : 93,209.51 = 17,161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,151.04/93,209.51 = 17,161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,151.04x = 93,209.51 × 17,161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,151.04x = 1,599,627,503.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,627,503.34/62,151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,737.74

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